I am in the market for a clutch kit to fit a 2004 Sportsman 700.

I am wondering what the term back shifting means?

How do you adjust a clutch kit for elevation? Some manufacturers have kits labeled "Elevation" I ride in the prairies of Wyoming (5500ft) to the mountains (9500ft). My fourwheeler runs good right now at these different elevations but I was wondering if I will have to make any changes because of a new clutch kit?
My next question is can you remove the clutch without a $17.00 clutch removal tool (I saw a demonstration for removal of the clutch at the heel clicker site they used the tool; but on the list of tools needed the clutch removal tool is not listed)?
Final questions why do some manufacturers sell helixs in their kits and the heel clicker kit doesn't include one? What is the function of a helix? Will I need to buy a kit with a helix?

As you can tell I don't have much background knowledge on clutchs but any help would be appreciated?

 

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Back shifting is the term used to describe your clutches ability to return to a lower gear ratio. By improving the backshift, you increase the power availible when you decelrate and then accelerate. The helixes are on the driven clutch(secondary) and are a ramped type cog that the sheaves ride against. As more torque is applied from the drive(primary)clutch to the secondary if forces the sheaves to climb these ramps and changes the gear ratio. Different cuts to these ramps give different characteristics to the backshift. Most clutch kits do not require the removal of the primary. They only require access the the spring and weights which does not require removal. You do not need to buy a kit with a helix, but you may decide you would prefer it. As far as elevation is concerned I don't know. You may need to discuss this with the manufacturer. I have heard better things from Aaen and HPD than from the heelclicker kit.

 

We have used the Dalton kits that Rick Ritter sales. They work great. Easy to put in and priced right.

 

To everyone that gave me information about clutch kits ! Thank you! I am currently undecided Dalton or Heel Clicker they both sound like awesome products. I have read about both brands and it has been very positive. My sportsman 700 has stock tires and I don't plan on a big wheel kit. I want a better low end without it throwing me off (when I touch the throttle)and I don't want to loose the top end. Uncertainy sticks! I don't know anyone in my area that has a clutch kit in their fourwheeler.

Thanks Again
Undecided

 

I've heard that you do lose a bit of top end with the Heelclicker but I don't really know for sure....there's another forum member (COB) that knows a lot about the Heelclickers...You can try here http://www.atvquadsquad.com/6/ubb.x

 

I have a Heelclicker in my 700. I have lost a little on the top end, wich realy doesn't bother me - 60+mph on my 700 is to fast for me anyway. Otherwise the clutch set up has worked fine for me.
I called Dalton a few days back, and spoke with "helix" - he has posted over at the nation. The guy is a wealth of knowledge and very personable. More so then when I have called and talked with the folks at Heelclicker, could have been luck of the draw as to when I have talked with these people. Anyway, he says with the Dalton cluth setup you will gain a few mph on top end and not lose on the bottom. After all was said and done, I had Fed-Ex show up in my driveway the day after I spoke with him, with Daltons big tire kit for me to compare with my Heelclicker. Now all I have to do is find the time and a place were I can get good traction to run these kits.

 

We are using the Dalton big wheel kits with stock Rawhides on two 700's an it works great. When we are not trail ridin an want to hit the mud we put on our 589's one with 27's and the other with 28's. It still works great. Rittercycle.com get the # and call him good guy to talk to and you can't beat his prices.